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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.09, 253.70 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.09, 253.70 and 87.88 is: 131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.09 : 253.70 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.09/253.70 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.09x = 253.70 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.09x = 22,295.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,295.16/169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.85

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